Bad Morning

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:42 am

When you began taking Lexapro, did you feel like you were swimming, somewhat anxious, could not concentrate, uncoordinated, etc? Obly my second dose, but I feel a little stoned. If so, when does it wear off? Best

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:28 am

After much consideration, I am going to go it alone w/o Lexapro. Wish me luck and to all, keep hanging in there.

SeaRunner · Post by **SeaRunner** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:04 am

Good Luck!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:32 am

For some of us medications are fine but for others it seems like it even creates more anxiety. I tried Lexapro for 2 days( I know..not enough of a chance) but the way I was thinking it gave me more anxiety. My doc did perscribe 25mg of seroquel to help sleep and that has been fine. It feels like a have had a few beers without drinking...that doesnt scare me. Michael John...how are you doing?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:14 pm

I can relate to being afraid to take medication. Years ago I was prescribed at two different times 2 different meds for depression. They both gave me terrible nightmares, now I'm afraid to take medication. I'm drinking Supercalm Relax Hexagonal Water that I'm getting pretty good results with. Anyone interested the website is toneup.net

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:09 am

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Thanks for all of your thoughts and suggestions. As reported, after feeling spacey and stoned on Lexapro for only two days, I decided to go w/o medication. My initial response to even considering taking Lexapro was exactly like Ministock, so it could have been pure anxiety, but I know the difference of feeling dizzy and stoned. How are you Ministock?I called my provider and the dose was to be reduced to 5mg, and then slowly increased. I had a long talk with myself and my personal coach. My first full blown panic attack occurred when I was 18, and have lived with what I call the edge anxiety ever since. During the past three years or so, some personal experiences brought the anxiety to the forefront with associated scary thoughts. One of which deserves a comment to show projection. I have always had a fear of death and insanity. Last May, my mother was involved in a car accident and whose injuries required a lengthy stay in a rehab facility. The facility also catered to Alzheimers' suffers. I would vist every day and see these poor souls wandering the hallways in all kinds of states. Absolutely put me in an anxiety state that eventually brought about the full blown panic and anxiety that had been lurking under the surface. Imagined my worst fear to come true. I was now being bothered by certain bright colors, out of place objects, could not watch horror or scary movies, etc. My own breakdown if you will. Recently, what if thinking includes a fear of cancer from infrared signals, remotes, radio waves. Every now and again, I catch myself worrying about what is life, am I real, am I out of place, acting correctly, etc. Fear can stop me in my tracks. In effect, scared and bothered by things that never occurred to me or had experienced before. Years ago, saw Lucinda on an infomercial and it stuck in my mind. Went on line and saw it was still available and purchased the program, hired a personal coach and am working through dealing with these negative thoughts. I am indeed a negative thinker, who wants to control everything. I have never been able to live in the present, only in the past and worrying about the future. Medication will not change that fact and therefore, I am making a true concerted effort to work the program, turn things over to a higher power and learn to live right here and right now. Tough stuff for a person like me. There seems to be a well entrenched barrier to letting go and truly believing that a higher power or process is really in control. After all it is all about me.
These past two days, I have been out west on a ski trip. At first, I thought the anxiety of a plane ride, rental car and riding high lifts where I could be stuck, might be too much. I was pleasantly surprised and have yet to break any bones and have enjoyed the absolute beauty. I can report that when I am experiencing the present, I lose the anxiety, but the mind plays tricks and my more physophical fears take over in a blink. It took me years to get here and I guess it will take time to change. To all of us, hang in there. I am very comforted to know I am not alone and while my mind tells me that I am truly unique in this situation, am not. Will leave you with this last observation. The provider who prescribed the medication, as well as my coach assurred me that I was perfectly sane and it is just anxiety. Only anxiety. A normal thinker would or should have been elated and moved on. I on the other hand, found doubt and no immediate peace. Yes, I am in the right place and am thankful that I still can muster a laugh. Keep the suggestions coming. Best